WW2 1943 B166 Ammunition Box

*WW2 1943 B166 Ammunition Box*

This is one of the larger ammunition boxes, 19.5x8.5x13", dated 1943 SF. The lid is attached with a pair heavy duty hinges that allow the lid to be held away from the main body of the box for easy removal of the contents. A pair of metal clips hold the lid down and cleats are included to allow the clips to be wired shut. A heavy duty metal handle is fitted to each end of the box to allow it to be carried.

The box was used for a number of different types of ordnance, the most common being for 3” mortar rounds. The list of potential contents include:

3 in M.L. Mortar HE
3 in M.L. Mortar Smoke
3 in M.L. Mortar Chemical
3 in M.L. Mortar Practice
Grenades No. 73
Grenade No. 77
Grenade No. 79
Portfires, common
Bombs, P.I.A.T., H.E.
Bombs, P.I.A.T., Inert, practice

*Condition*
The box is in good condition showing signs of wear and tear commensurate with its age. One cleat is bent forward but would be easy to bend back into shape. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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